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THE C.O.C.K.Y. EXPERIENCE (First Year Experience)
Opening Fall 2009, the C.O.C.K.Y. Experience will be housed on the third floors of Logan and Patterson Halls. Logan will house the freshman females participating in the program and Patterson will house the freshman males involved in FYE. Each residence hall will have approximately 40 spots available for the C.O.C.K.Y. Experience. There are five elements to our program. C.O.C.K.Y. stands for
Community (Residential Life)
Outreach (Community Service)
Culture (Incorporating Diversity)
Knowledge (Focus on Academics)
You (Personal Growth)
This program will:
- Ease the transition from high school to college by providing resources for overall student success.
- Foster an environment for academic achievement and completion of goals.
- Create productive citizens of the JSU Community that become an integral part of society.
- Gain understanding of self-awareness and surrounding cultures.
- Develop skills for personal growth and development.
For more information, please contact the Department of University Housing and Residence Life at 256-782-5122 or jsuhousing@jsu.edu.
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Leadership Houses
The Leadership Houses consist of 32 students in 2 separate communities with one common goal: LEADERSHIP! Our students are actively seeking opportunities to become strong leaders on Jacksonville State University's campus.
The Department of University Housing and Residence Life offers the Leadership House for Women and the Leadership House for Men to those students who are seeking opportunities to grow and get involved within our campus community. Sophomores, juniors, seniors and transfer students that have at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average, and at least one semester on campus are eligible to apply.
The Leadership House for Women contains 16 private rooms, furnished with a twin bed, study desk and chair and a closet. There are 2 community bathrooms in the house, one upstairs and one downstairs. All utilities (electricity, telephone, water, cable and Internet are provided. The house contains a fully furnished kitchen and laundry room that residents may use free of charge. There is a common room with flat screen TV and dining room that residents may use to gather for meals.
The Leadership House for Men consists of 16 men living in 8 apartments located at Colonial Arms Apartments. Residents share a two bedroom unit with another member of the Leadership House for Men. Each apartment consists of a living room, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and kitchen with a range and refrigerator. Each apartment is furnished with a sofa and chair, as well as a twin bed and dresser in each bedroom. All utilities (electricity, water, sewer, trash, cable and Internet) are included. Telephone services are not included at the Leadership House for Men.
Leadership House Program Requirements:
1. Residents will agree to reside in their respective Leadership House for the entire academic year.
2. Residents will participate in 30 hours of community service each semester.
3. Residents will be active members of a campus organization, seeking leadership roles where possible.
4. Residents will participate in two monthly programs each month, one sponsored by University Housing and Residence Life and the other presented by peers in the Leadership House.
5. Residents will attend and participate in the Leadership House retreat.
6. Residents will participate in required reading assignments throughout the academic year.
7. Residents will participate in a mentor relationship with a faculty member, staff administrator, or local community leader.
8. Residents will contribute time and talent to their respective Leadership House community.
9. Residents will participate in mid year and end of the year program evaluations.
** Residents are subject to participate in additional projects that may arise during the academic year.**
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International House
The International House Program began in 1946 with five students from France. Initially, the program focused on languages. Today, there are forty members of the program, twenty American students and twenty internationals. Each international student is from a different country and is roomed with an American student. Though emphasis is still placed on languages, greater emphasis is now placed on the overall aspects of cultural understanding. Truly, the International House Program provides "A Window on the World" for students at Jacksonville State University and the surrounding community.
For more information on applying for the International House, please click here.
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